In his remarks, Rama addressed the challenges the students may face in their daily lives, emphasizing that success is not determined solely by social or economic circumstances.

Rama hailed the winning students as, “Absolutely extraordinary in the power of their example,” underscoring that overcoming obstacles and achieving outstanding results is a form of heroism. Rama added, “You are the example of how all of Albania should actually think: that despite the difficulties, despite the lagging behind in certain areas—which remains an objective reality due to history—and despite its small size, the country must dare, aim high and ascend as quickly as possible. And that is precisely what you are doing.”

He also spoke about the challenges that success can bring, including prejudice and envy from others. Citing the writer Faik Konica, Rama noted that Albanians often find it difficult to accept the success of others.

Furthermore, the prime minister described the winning students as a source of inspiration for him as well, emphasizing the importance to society of examples set by individuals who achieve success despite adversity. “And let us not forget that we are all Albanians. And as Faik Konica used to say, ‘We are very good people, and we forgive everything—except someone else’s success. We do not forgive the success of others.’ This makes success even harder to achieve under these circumstances. Yet, you have achieved it,” said Rama.

Rama added, “What I want to tell you today is, first of all, that for me personally, you are an inspiration; in my line of work, I need to draw inspiration from examples of people who succeed even when conditions are far from ideal.”

Rama urged the young people to have confidence in themselves and not to give up on their dreams. /p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted this achievement of the Albanian boy and wrote in the social networks that, “Loris’s talent, passion and work, together with the dedication of teacher Flutura Hoxholli, were rewarded with two medals that make us all proud of our students”.

Rama took the opportunity to say that, “All over the country, schools continue to hold mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and many other Olympiads where talents like Loris stand out”. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

The 17-year-old from the city of Korça has won the maximum points in chemistry, mathematics and coding. Orges competed in this Olympiad along with 160 young people from all over the world.

Mayor of Korça Sotiraq Filo appreciated Orges Ibi in a post in the social media as an excellent example of extraordinary talent, born from his passion and commitment, as well as the opportunities offered by the Innovation Center of the Municipality of Korça.

“This is evidence that when investing in opportunities for the development of youth, there are achieved extraordinary successes that affect not only individuals, but also the development of society and its future,” wrote Mayor Filo.

The Innovation Center in Korça plays a key role in creating spaces where there can develop young talents, thus strengthening the ecosystem of knowledge and technology in the region. More than 40 young people from the city of Korça are trained every day at the Innovation Center in the fields of programming, coding and new sciences. /j.p/p.s./

Addressing the ceremony, the Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu expressed her pride and hailed some of the most talented students in mathematics, Albanian language, chemistry, and information technology.

“Today’s event celebrates success and performance of our students. Today we announce 46 winners of national Olympiad tournament in Tirana, Vlora, Durrës, Lezha, Korça, etc,” the Education Minister said.

The national Olympiad covered various subjects, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Albanian language and literature, history and geography and saw participation of nine-year and secondary school students from all over Albania.

Education Minister Manastirliu put emphasis on the importance of a comprehensive education system that identifies and promotes talents and investments in quality education.

“We are investing not only in the educational and lab infrastructure, but also in pay rise, human resources and teachers’ qualification,” Manastirliu said.

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